Seattle used to be filled with Victorian mansions. Where did they all go?
Victorian mansions once occupied prominent blocks in Seattle neighborhoods, now dominated by hospitals, high-rises and commercial buildings. So, what happened to all of Seattle's Victorian homes?
Victorian mansions once occupied prominent blocks in Seattle neighborhoods, now dominated by hospitals, high-rises and commercial buildings. So, what happened to all of Seattle's Victorian homes?
Home prices fall in most major US cities as housing market cools: See where
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.
Seattle bans 'junk' rental fees, but what does it mean for property owners?
The Seattle City Council passed legislation spearheaded by Mayor Katie Wilson to ban most mandatory add-on rental fees like pet rent or common area access fees. Kevin Schilling of the Rental Housing Association of Washington joined the FOX LOCAL LIVE DESK to give perspective on the owner/operator perspective of the so-called "junk" fees.
The Seattle City Council passed legislation spearheaded by Mayor Katie Wilson to ban most mandatory add-on rental fees like pet rent or common area access fees. Kevin Schilling of the Rental Housing Association of Washington joined the FOX LOCAL LIVE DESK to give perspective on the owner/operator perspective of the so-called "junk" fees.
Seattle 'junk fee' ban passes unanimously
Seattle City Council passed legislation banning rental "junk fees." This includes charges like pet fees, application fees, and administrative fees that are added on top of a tenant's base rent.
Seattle City Council passed legislation banning rental "junk fees." This includes charges like pet fees, application fees, and administrative fees that are added on top of a tenant's base rent.
Seattle City Council to vote on Mayor Katie Wilson's rental junk fee proposal
The Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on a proposal introduced by Mayor Katie Wilson that would eliminate hidden rental fees across the city.
The Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on a proposal introduced by Mayor Katie Wilson that would eliminate hidden rental fees across the city.
Seattle rents expected to spike over construction woes
A Seattle developer says if you want to know one reason impacting rent prices, look up. The scarcity of construction cranes is a sign that rent prices for apartments will continue to rise in the coming years.
A Seattle developer says if you want to know one reason impacting rent prices, look up. The scarcity of construction cranes is a sign that rent prices for apartments will continue to rise in the coming years.
The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
Is apartment conversions the answer to Seattle’s wasteland of vacant offices?
Seattle has the highest office vacancy rate in the country, which begs the question, is it a unique opportunity for more housing?
Seattle has the highest office vacancy rate in the country, which begs the question, is it a unique opportunity for more housing?
Seattle office vacancy crisis: An opportunity for housing?
Seattle has the highest office vacancy rate in America. But it begs the question, could it be an opportunity in disguise?
Seattle has the highest office vacancy rate in America. But it begs the question, could it be an opportunity in disguise?
Seattle single-family rents ease in 2026
Renting in the Puget Sound region may have just gotten a bit easier, as single-family rents take a dip. However, prices still remain out of reach for many people following a 2025 surge.
Renting in the Puget Sound region may have just gotten a bit easier, as single-family rents take a dip. However, prices still remain out of reach for many people following a 2025 surge.
A massive federal housing law went into effect: What it means for WA
Local experts say the recently enacted 21st Century Road to Housing Act could help with Washington’s overall housing inventory, but the impacts will not be immediate.
Local experts say the recently enacted 21st Century Road to Housing Act could help with Washington’s overall housing inventory, but the impacts will not be immediate.
Seattle realtor group pushes for portable mortgage
A Seattle real estate group says portable mortgage is something the US. should consider, as it could motivate homeowners who are reluctant to sell because of higher interest rates to put their homes on the market, leading to more inventory.
A Seattle real estate group says portable mortgage is something the US. should consider, as it could motivate homeowners who are reluctant to sell because of higher interest rates to put their homes on the market, leading to more inventory.
How Congress' new housing bill affects Washington
A big piece of legislation regarding housing went into effect this week. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was passed by Congress, a bipartisan effort considered a major step in addressing affordability and supply, especially for first time homebuyers.
A big piece of legislation regarding housing went into effect this week. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was passed by Congress, a bipartisan effort considered a major step in addressing affordability and supply, especially for first time homebuyers.
The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Seattle Mayor considers crackdown on rental ‘hidden junk fees’
For many Seattle residents, the hunt for an affordable apartment comes with a frustrating twist: the price listed on the lease isn't always the actual amount due at the end of the month.
For many Seattle residents, the hunt for an affordable apartment comes with a frustrating twist: the price listed on the lease isn't always the actual amount due at the end of the month.
Seattle proposal targets hidden renter junk fees
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson proposed new legislation to regulate hidden renter junk fees, requiring landlords to disclose all costs upfront.
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson proposed new legislation to regulate hidden renter junk fees, requiring landlords to disclose all costs upfront.
Changing lives through affordable home ownership
Habitat for Humanity has served Washington's community for 40 years, tearing down the barriers of homeownership and rebuilding the American dream.
Habitat for Humanity has served Washington's community for 40 years, tearing down the barriers of homeownership and rebuilding the American dream.
Trump cancels signing of landmark housing bill
President Trump threw lawmakers a major curveball Wednesday, canceling the signing of a landmark, bipartisan housing bill just hours before a scheduled ceremony.
President Trump threw lawmakers a major curveball Wednesday, canceling the signing of a landmark, bipartisan housing bill just hours before a scheduled ceremony.
Trump cancels signing of housing affordability bill
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
Seattle City Council committee approves financial power for social housing
A Seattle City Council committee approved a measure giving the city's social housing developer more flexibility to finance future housing projects.
A Seattle City Council committee approved a measure giving the city's social housing developer more flexibility to finance future housing projects.